This robotic demonstration cell features the FANUC M-3iA/6S four-axis robot as it locates and picks randomly-oriented stamped parts from an in-feed conveyor, and stacks them into two different nests. The M-3iA robot is a larger version of FANUC Robotics M-1iA "Genkotsu" robot.Â

The FANUC M-3iA/6S seen here is a four-axis model; The M-3iA is also available in a six-axis model. The M-3iA robot offers this unique parallel-link structure, and accommodates payloads up to 6kg. In addition, it has the largest work envelope of any robot in its class. This robot operates in a completely enclosed structure, making it ideal for safe food environments.

This robot is equipped with FANUC iRVision Visual Tracking. FANUC iRVision Visual Tracking plays a major role in this robot's speed and accuracy, andÂ provides the robot with the ability to pick products from the moving conveyor. Â These encoders provide for speed, position and direction inputs for accurate location of the parts. This robot can stack parts at rates exceeding 90 picks per minute. A single source solution developed and supported by FANUC, iRVision offers easy setup and operation for factory environments. A monitor displays what this camera is seeing.

The M-3iA robot is ideal for both simple and complex assembly of electronics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, office supplies, consumer products, and solar panels. The demonstration also features the M-3iA's enhanced wrist which is 20 percent faster than the previous model. This single-axis wrist of the four-axis M-3iA/6S offers speeds up to 4000 degrees per second. A hollow wrist also allows hoses and cables to be routed internally, which minimizes wear and tear on the tooling cables.